Muskellunge Stocked · 30 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Pewaukee Lake fishing
Pewaukee Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Muskellunge, and Northern Pike on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 3.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 50
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.7 in
- Surface acres
- 2,436.9
Fish at Pewaukee Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 30 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideHow Pewaukee Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2010
88,104
Fish stocked in 2011
4,874
Fish stocked in 2012
92,241
Fish stocked in 2013
2,612
Fish stocked in 2014
4,065,830
Fish stocked in 2015
4,547,430
Fish stocked in 2016
4,291,551
Fish stocked in 2017
3,167,062
Fish stocked in 2018
1,541,663
Fish stocked in 2019
5,652
Fish stocked in 2020
36,967
Fish stocked in 2021
6,415,107
Fish stocked in 2022
250
Fish stocked in 2023
3,392
Fish stocked in 2024
37,468
Fish stocked in 2025
2,437
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 2,437 | 10.7 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 25,333 | 7.33 in | report |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 300 | 9 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 11,835 | 3 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 2,437 | 11 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 240 | 9 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 600 | 11 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 115 | 12.5 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 250 | 13 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 195 | 14 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 250 | 12 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 225 | 11 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 6,412,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 2,437 | 12 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 36,557 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2020 | Muskellunge | 410 | 10 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 2,493 | 11.93 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 410 | 13 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 2,749 | 8.6 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 100 | 11 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 36,570 | 8.07 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,500,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 9.37 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 2,493 | 12.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 2,285 | 8.8 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 2,777 | 10.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 3,162,000 | 0.25 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 36,557 | 7 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 2,750 | 8.6 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 2,244 | 11 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 4,250,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 1,580 | 11.8 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 400 | 11 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 4,540,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 5,450 | 9.7 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,246 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 36,984 | 6.95 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 4,025,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 100 | 10 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 9 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 121 | 12.9 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 2,491 | 9.6 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 4,986 | 9.6 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 87,255 | 1.32 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 96 | 13 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 92 | 14.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 2,200 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 2,486 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 849 | 12.4 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 87,255 | 1.47 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Pewaukee, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The county launch at Naga-Waukee Park, west end on Hwy E, has 4 lanes, ADA docks and flush restrooms, with a county lake-access permit per vehicle. The City of Pewaukee ramp has 2 lanes, docks and lights, also for a fee. The village has a public fishing pier.
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About Pewaukee Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Pewaukee Lake?
Fishing Pewaukee Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 30 of 50 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and one more. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11.3 in. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 3.2 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2019, averaging 9 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pewaukee Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 3.1 times a year since 2010.
How big are the fish stocked at Pewaukee Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Muskellunge average 11.3 in. Walleye average 3.2 in. Northern Pike average 9 in.
How do you get on Pewaukee Lake?
The nearest town is Pewaukee, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The county launch at Naga-Waukee Park, west end on Hwy E, has 4 lanes, ADA docks and flush restrooms, with a county lake-access permit per vehicle. The City of Pewaukee ramp has 2 lanes, docks and lights, also for a fee. The village has a public fishing pier.